The salary statistics and trend of writers and editors in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare writers and editors salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $58,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for writers and editors in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) writers and editors is $129,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent writers and editors is $58,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of writers and editors in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,060 | -1.58% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | $91,480 | 6.59% | - |
| 2015 | $85,450 | 5.29% | - |
| 2014 | $80,930 | 0.94% | - |
| 2013 | $80,170 | -1.04% | - |
| 2012 | $81,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of writers and editors in four industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of writers and editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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